Andragogy: Understanding Adult Learners
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Tap into learners’ intrinsic motivation and prior knowledge
Laura Saunders and Melissa Wong discuss adult learning theories and share strategies for tapping into learners’ intrinsic motivation and prior knowledge.
Most learning theories and the instructional design practices derived from them are based on our understanding of how children learn. Adult learners come to instruction with more extensive and varied experiences and social roles, which impact their needs and should influence our instruction.
Join Laura Saunders and Melissa Wong for this webinar on andragogy. They will discuss the theory of andragogy, or adult learning, including constructivist and humanist approaches to teaching adults, along with strategies for tapping into their intrinsic motivation and building on prior knowledge.
Join us on Wednesday, April 16, 2025
at 2:00 pm US Eastern, 11:00 am US Pacific
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About Melissa & Laura
Melissa Wong is an adjunct instructor in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she teaches courses on instruction and e-learning. An experienced instructional designer, she also consults for companies and educational institutions. Her work focuses on learner-centered design, online course development (synchronous, asynchronous, and hybrid), and accessibility.
Laura Saunders is a Professor at Simmons University School of Library and Information Science. Her teaching and research focus on the areas of information literacy including mis- and disinformation, reference services, and academic libraries. She also teaches a course on intellectual freedom and censorship.
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Discuss adult learning theories and share strategies for tapping into learners’ intrinsic motivation and prior knowledge.